By Duncan Angwin, Stephen Cummings and Chris Smith.The book is built around micro-cases of real-life problems faced by organisations. These micro-cases help readers to engage with the kinds of situations they will encounter in their working lives while provoking discussions about key theoretical themes. The Strategy Pathfinder brings experienced and potential executives alike an instant guide to the concepts and techniques they need to know.

It has been announced that solicitors will be paid for any extra work they do to help their clients apply for legal aid under new legislation which comes into force next week. Under the Criminal Defence Service Act anyone charged with a criminal offence and applying for legal aid in a magistrates’ court will qualify for help only if they cannot afford to pay for a lawyer.

Local authorities have welcomed plans to boost the use of renewable energy. Environment Secretary David Miliband has announced that 10 million pounds is to be put into moves designed to ensure that 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects are built or under development within the next five years by levering up to half a billion pounds in private sector investment.